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Chinese, Japanese & Asian Works of Art — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:489
Sale Title:Chinese, Japanese & Asian Works of ArtLots with images:488
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:234
Date:20-Aug-2017
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A Chinese rosewood sideboard with a central floating top, mid 20th century, four drawers above the doors, carved with a central stylized longevity character, a plain beaded apron and raised on low legs ending in half hoof feet, length 208 cm, height 86 cm, depth 48 cm
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A pair of Chinese red and black lacquer painted side cabinets, 20th century, butterfly decoration with gilt highlights and original bronze fittings, height 83 cm, length, 60 cm, depth 40 cm
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A Chinese hardwood box and abacus, the lid carved with the money symbol and other auspicious motifs [2], the box reinforced with metal corners and clasp, height 12 cm, width 38 cm, depth 20 cm and length 43 cm
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A Chinese hardwood long box with drawer, 20th century, probably used for seals, height 10 cm, width 15 cm, length, 35 cm
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A Chinese rosewood open shelves above the six door and four drawer, mid 20th century, in the traditional manner with stepped shelves and carving on the doors, length 183 cm
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A tall Chinese two door cabinet above three drawers, the interior fitted for hanging and shelves, 19th/20th century, the elm wood with cloud shaped hinges and large brass moon plate, height 190 cm, width 103 cm, depth 61 cm
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A Chinese Deeply carved camphor wood storage trunk, 20th century, the camphor wood is a natural repellent against moths and insects, 104 x 50 x 56 cm
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A set of six Chinese side chairs, with a high Humped back, mid 20th century, with fitted cushions [6], height 74.5 cm
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A Chinese leather storage trunk, the amber lacquer with a maker's mark, 20th century, metal handles and closing clasp, the interior bamboo frame is lined with blue linen, 28 x 69 x 44 cm
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Four Chinese porcelain jar with iron red lion dogs, Republic period, two brush pots, and a tall ovoid shaped flat lidded jar, painted with a very lively dog in iron red on a white ground, applied lion dog handles with rings [6], height 11 cm
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Two Chinese porcelain Pillows, late Qing Dynasty, the blue and white head rests with a carved open money symbol, one decorated with lion dogs the other with a densely flowering garden [2]. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 12 cm, length, 14 cm, width 7 cm
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A Chinese Straits porcelain vase with Peonies, lotus and peacocks, Kangxi mark to base, height 40 cm
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A Chinese Shoushan stone carved with elderly gentleman and child and a goose, with theme of Jin Dynasty poet Wang Xizhi and his goose, on fitted stand, height 18 cm
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A tall standing jade figure with gilt bronze lacquer overlay, the female figure in flowing robes, with parts rubbed back revealing the greenstone, height 45 cm
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A Chinese porcelain tea pot, encouraging agriculture, cultural revolution decoration, with Jingdezhen mark to the base, a poem on the reverse title Shui Diao Ge Tou. swimming, made in 1956, height 17 cm
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A Chinese ceramic tile, depicting workers in the country, Cultural Revolution 1966-1976, Nong Ye Xue Da Zhai, to do agriculture, people should learn from farmers in Da Zhai village, made in Jingdezhen, 1967, height .35.5
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A Chinese porcelain baluster shaped vase with Cultural Revolution figures, the slogan on the reverse from Cultural Revolution 1966-1976, height 43 cm
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Chairman Mao and Lin Biao at Tiananmen square, Cultural Revolution 1966-1976, the enameled porcelain with a realistic likeness, standing behind the white marble balustrade watching the parade, condition: Restoration to Chairman Mao's hand. Provenance: Acquired in Beijing in 1980s, by Airline Executive, height 31 cm, width 25 cm
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A Chinese ceramic PLA Officer Posing in dark blue uniforms, Cultural Revolution 1966-1976, condition: with restoration to the neck. Provenance: Acquired in Beijing in 1980s, by Airline Executive, height 32 cm
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A Chinese rosewood three seater bench with the carved back and Armrest panels, 20th century, three fitted cushions in gold fabric, length 188 cm
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A pair of carved Chinese rosewood armchairs, carved back and Armrests, 20th century, fitted cushions in gold fabric
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A pair of Chinese high back armchairs with a central carved back splat, 20th century, the curved arms above the square hardwood seat with a plain beaded apron, the square corner legs ending in half hoof feet, fitted cushions, height 94 cm, depth 50 cm
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A large Chinese cabinet with a moon shaped opening plate, late Qing Dynasty, two internal drawers and shelf, 184 x 120 x 55 cm
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A Straits Chinese rocking chair in fine grain elm, arms Ending in scroll, Soft cane seat and back with revolving Pillow, condition: seating intact, but some wear, 96 x 90 x 57 cm
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Two male lion dogs Leaning on large Balls, each with a Snarling face, 12, 14 x 8 cm
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A carved wood Chinese stand on four raised legs and another low stand [2], diameter 20 cm, height 12 cm
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A pair of carved stands on five stylized dragon legs below a pierced apron, height 18, diameter 16.5 cm
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Five carved wooden stands, each of a Different wood, size and style, diameter 10 - 13 cm
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A Chinese bamboo brushpot, with low relief carving of lion dancers in a landscape, raised on three feet., height 20 cm
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A Chinese chess set in red lacquer Carry case with metal handles and Lock, Republic period, with composition chessmen, length 40 cm, width 20 cm
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Three Chinese carved panels, red ground with gilt highlights, low relief carving of woman and children playing, [3], height 32 cm, 23 cm
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Chinese red lacquer and gilt framed mirror with carved panel and metal Hanger, 20th century, carved panel most probably from Qing dynasty, 71 x 35.5 cm
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Two bamboo three-tier food Carryng boxes with handles, Republic period, red lacquer and metal surrounds. Provenance: Acquired in Beijing in 1980s, by Airline Executive, height 40 cm, width 29 cm
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A circular lidded scholar's box in a fine grain wood, 20th century, height 12, diameter 8 cm
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A Chinese circular lidded bamboo box, with a carved and incised design, height 17 cm
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A Chinese finely carved opium bed panel consisting of five scenes, Qing Dynasty,19th century, residue of red lacquer on fitted stand, length 198 cm, height 22 cm
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A Chinese Yuhuchunping shape ceramic vase, with twin stylised loop handles and Jun-style kiln glaze, height 39 cm
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Two Chinese archaic style bronze ritual vessels, one tri-legged, the other raised on four legs, both double handled and decorated with taotie masks [2], height 17 cm - 22 cm
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A seated bronze figure of a deity, calligraphy on the reverse, 18-20th century, a well cast metal deity with multiple layers and folds in the ankle length gown, height 24 cm
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A gilt bronze deity on a Donkey, his arms Outstretched wearing a hard hat, height 12.5 cm
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A gilt bronze Buddha, seated in the Position of Royal Ease, 20th century, a scarf flowing around his back, holding a rat in his left hand and shell in the right, height 10 cm
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A long ivory page turner exquisitely carved, length 39 cm
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A Chinese ivory carving of a woman, with colour, standing in a long robes holding a branch, on a wooden base, condition: losses to top of branch, height 25 cm
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Chinese ivory filigree carving, finely carved filigree carving of figures in a landscape with pine trees and pavilions, on an ebonised base., condition, small losses and chips, height 14 cm
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A Chinese ivory carving of a dragon, condition, minor losses to tail and one claw., L. 14 cm
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Chinese ivory figure group of the eight immortals, standing on a stepped wooden stand, together with an ivory carving of a woman on carved ivory low pedestal., height 14 cm
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Chinese greenstone polished boulder, irregular form polished greenstone boulder with brown skin., height 30 cm
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Two Chinese soap stone seals, near matched pair, each carved with a guardian lion and cub to finial [2], height 18 cm
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Chinese hardstone belt, 20th century, with sixteen jade pendants carved with Shou characters, condition, minor chip to buckle, L. 80 cm
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A Chinese porcelain lidded box with a Peonies and gilt decoration, Qianlong mark, diameter 14 cm
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A Chinese polychrome porcelain lidded box, diameter 10 cm
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A Chinese polychrome porcelain lidded box, with Studio mark to the base of Pei Yu Tang, length 12 cm
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A Chinese polychrome porcelain bulbous lidded jar, height 22, diameter 21 cm
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A Chinese porcelain tea pot, with Tongzhi mark, height 17 cm
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A Doucai stem cup, Yongzheng mark, sides decorated with four dragon Roundels, interior with single central dragon, six character Yongzheng mark to inside of stem base, diameter 10.5 cm, height 6.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain tea caddy. Provenance: Acquired in Beijing in 1980s, by Airline Executive, height 20 cm, width 15 cm
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A Chinese porcelain tea caddy, 19th/20th century, height 15, 8 cm sq
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A Chinese porcelain Pillow, a long rectangular curved shape with open ends, length 32 cm
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Chinese porcelain vase, 20th century, with underglaze blue decoration, a Qianlong mark to base., height 44 cm
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A Chinese porcelain dish with overglaze enamel, diameter 20 cm
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A Tibetan thangka ink and colour on paper, 80 x 55 cm
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A Tibetan thangka with central Buddha and Numerous figures, printed and possibly hand coloured, 20th century, a heavenly scene with fruiting trees and flowers, 140 x 102 cm
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A Tibetan thangka with central medallion and figures around the Circumference, printed and possibly hand coloured, 20th century, 140 x 102 cm
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A Tibetan brass Offering dish with coral, turquoise agate and jade glass beads in floriate pattern and inlaid mixed metal design, diameter 28 cm
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A tall elegant Tibetan bronze seated Buddha on lotus throne, height 42 cm
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A carved Tibetan ritual mask with a Curling Tongue and Tiara of Skulls, on fitted stand, 19th century, the deity Mahakala with deeply carved eyebrows and central third eye, fine patina and traces of lacquer, height 40 cm
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Two Theatrical painted wooden panels of deity, Java, Indonesia 19th/20th century. Provenance: Acquired from a puppet Theatre, Java, height 62 and 57 cm
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A slender seated Nepalese Buddha. Provenance: Italian private collector, height 42 cm, width 28 cm
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A Tibetan parcel gilt bronze Shakyamuni Buddha, height 20 cm
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A rare elegant Sino-Tibetan bronze Tara with a Dorje in each hand, Sanskrit around base of lotus pedestal, 19th century, the young beautiful face, wearing an unadorned robe with an elaborate crown and jewels, the slender body sitting straight. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 20 cm, width 14 cm
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A gilt bronze Dakini Vajravarahi, Tibet, 19th century, the goddess wearing a skull crown and rich jewels, seated in the Royal ease posture on another figure, the right arm held high holding an implement, in front of her billowing scarf, height 10 cm
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A gilt bronze Tibetan Tantric figure sitting on an ox, a Qianlong mark on reverse, the bejewelled figure wearing a skull crown with flames, height 25 cm, length, 22 cm
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A tall slender Tibetan seated bronze on a double lotus throne, holding a bell and Dorji, height 35 cm
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A Tibetan seated bronze Buddha on a double lotus throne, height 28 cm
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A gilt bronze Mahakala with six arms, inlaid with coloured stones, wearing skull crown, height 16.5 cm
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A bronze six armed deity, condition: a restoration to the higher right corner, height 15 cm
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A bronze Tibetan standing Guanyin, the four armed Bodhistattva, adorned with jewellery and a crown and wearing a tight robe, height 42 cm
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Chinese bronze Guanyin seated on lotus throne, Traces of gilt, the rounded full Ming style face, height 37 cm
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A gilt bronze seated Buddha, a Xuande mark on the reverse, height . 28.5 cm
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A tall turquoise vase covered in a fine crackle glaze, Qing Dynasty, condition: neck trimmed and now with copper band edge, height 39 cm
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A large Chinese monochrome vase, the copper red oxide glaze, probably Qing Dynasty, the glaze falling from the wide mouth to the shoulder of the pear shape, on carved wood fitted stand, height 32 cm
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A brown iridescent glazed Muscular ox, Qing Dynasty 18/19th century, hooves and tail picked out in black, length 20, 12 cm
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A porcelain blue glazed vase, with applied lion handles with rings, a Qianlong seal mark, height 22 cm
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A Chinese monochrome blue flower pot, applied lion dog handles, Republic period, a band of bats on the shoulder below the inverted rim, five fu characters to the body, height 20, diameter 20 cm
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A Chinese blue glaze scalloped edge vase, height . 23.5 cm
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A porcelain yellow glazed Pillow, a long curved rectangular shape, moulded and carved with Buddhist symbols, length 31 cm
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A Chinese Meiping-shaped porcelain vase with Sky blue glaze, with Qianlong mark to the base, height 21 cm
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A Chinese blue glazed moon flask, of flattened globular form, Qianlong seal mark to the base, rising from a short spreading foot to a cylindrical neck flanked by stylized dragons, the body with a raised central boss encircled by moulded lotus petal panels, condition: no evidence of restoration or damage, height 26 cm
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A Chinese porcelain brush pot, Bitong, painted in underglaze blue and overglaze, 20th century, height 18 cm, depth 20 cm
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A scholar's rock, the Viewing stone Admired for the natural shape and colour, on a wood base. Provenance: Acquired in New Zealand, height 24 cm, length, 21 cm
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A carved bamboo brushpot, Bitong, Republic period, intricate carving of figures in a landscape., height 16 cm
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From the scholar's desk, dark green jade brush rest, brush water and Inkstone, length 7 - 10 cm
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A hexagonal brush pot painted with a pie Bald horse and red, Republic period, with a Tang Poem on reverse, height 12 cm
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A celadon green jade brush washer and green jade pendant and yellow lacquer like dish, diameter 25 cm
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A Chinese scholar's rock, the Petrified wood with a natural Craggy high Peak, polished and on a fitted stand, height 51 cm
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A pair of Chinese bamboo brush pots, Bitong, each carved with a figure in a bamboo Grove, 19th/20th century, condition: some fine cracks, height 21 cm
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A Chinese brush post carved in the round with a massive Knarled pine tree and figures, 20th century, an inscription and signature of Hou Xiaozeng, a late Qing artist, Ht. 17 cm
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A large heavy wood possibly zitan brush pot, the cylindrical shape with a flat base, height 20, diameter 18 cm
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A carved bamboo brush pot, inscription - News of Victory from East mountain Wang song, a Qing Dynasty master of bamboo carving, height 15 cm
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A figure of Chairman Mao, height 27 cm
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